Marine Vessel Electrician Specialist

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development invites applications for an Electrician Specialist based in Plaquemine. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on barges, ferries, and related facilities within the DOTD Ferry System, working independently with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and compliance with USCG standards.

Ideal candidates have a solid electrical trade background and are prepared to participate in ongoing DOTD training.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
• On-the-job electrical experience preferred for marine electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain marine vessel electrical systems including generators, transformers, and switching equipment.
• Use testing equipment (volt meters, ammeters, watt meters) to diagnose issues and verify operation.
• Troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating systems to identify outages and perform corrective repairs.
• Maintain marine electrical distribution cables, conduit, motors, and lighting; support emergency response as needed.

Skills

Electrical trade

Education

Electrical trade training

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeters

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development invites applications for an Electrician Specialist based in Plaquemine. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on barges, ferries, and related facilities within the DOTD Ferry System, working independently with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and compliance with USCG standards.

Ideal candidates have a solid electrical trade background and are prepared to participate in ongoing DOTD training.